ASTON MARTIN PLUS+ DRIVING EXPERIENCE

The Aston Martin Vantage V8 was James Bond´s car - and now it´s your turn to climb behind the wheel and feel the awesome power of this most incredible of English super-cars!

But with this experience you´ll not only get to drive the Aston Martin. In fact you will drive 3 amazing cars during your 3 hour experience at the UK´s fastest race circuit with one of our ARDS qualified race instructors helping you get you up to speed.

Your experience will start with a briefing:

Our unique driving experience briefing details the important information you need to know before getting behind the wheel and heading out on track: circuit layout, racing line, turn in, apex, exit, braking, throttle control, driving Position, steering and pedal control, gear change, paddle shift, chassis dynamics weight transfer, oversteer, understeer and overtaking and flag signals.

Then you´ll have an instructor demonstration in our Porsche Cayman:

Driving on a race circuit is very different to normal road driving. To make the most of the car you will need to learn the racing line and braking points. Our ARDS race instructors will be on hand to help throughout your experience. This part of the experience is for 2 laps where you will be a passenger watching, listening and learning.


Then it´s your turn as you get behind the wheel of the Porsche Cayman:

The Porsche Cayman is a genuine junior supercar, similar in looks to the 911 but with a mid-engine layout. Out on track the car gives incredible feedback, allowing the driver to build in confidence and enjoy the increased power and incredible grip that the car generates. You´ll drive 3 laps in this car.

Then it´s your turn behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Vantage V8:

Why are Aston Martin´s so popular? It´s simple, they´re beautiful to look at, brilliant to drive and James Bond has got one! If that wasn´t enough then the Aston Martin V8 Vantage has even more to give with one of the best sounding engines ever made. You´ll drive 4 laps in this car.

Then it´s your turn behind the wheel of a single seater Formula Renault racing car:

Watching Formula 1 will never be the same again after you´ve experienced driving a proper single seat racing car on a proper race circuit. Many of the current crop of F1 drivers have raced in this formula with Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton both winning the UK series. Once seated with the racing straps fitted around you, the engine bursts into life and you´ll feel like a Grand Prix is about to start. Once up to speed, everything clicks into place as you and the car become one, getting quicker every lap, the car responding instantly. A truly unique experience and one that will be remembered. You´ll enjoy 5 laps in this car.

Location

ASTON MARTIN PLUS+ DRIVING EXPERIENCE

14 laps at the UK´s fastest circuit, Porsche Cayman and Formula Renault! nr Andover

price £389.00

Further info:

Benefits:

~ Drive the Aston Martin V8 Vantage - James Bond 007's car ~ Feel like an F1 driver in the Formula Renault Racing Car ~ Learn the circuit in a Porsche Cayman ~ 14 laps in total - that's nearly 33 miles!

Where can I do this experience?

Andover in Hampshire

Is the experience suitable for me?

Over 17 only. No upper age limit. Minimum height 5'. Maximum Height 6'4". Full driving licence required. Arms & Legs must be covered - helmet, boots and gloves provided. Full terms available upon request. Please note participant over 6' will drive the Sports 2000 racing car instead of the Formula Ford.

When is it available?

Selected weekdays between February and November. Please note some Saturdays are also available but a £10 surcharge will be charged. Closed December and January.

What do I need to bring?

Clothing that covers your arms and legs.

How long will it take?

3 hours. Please note you will not be driving the entire time and there maybe some waiting between drives. .

Will it depend on the weather?

Postponed in extreme conditions. Please check with supplier before travelling.

Can friends and family come to watch?

Welcome free of charge

Are refreshments available?

2 cafes on site.